Diane

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Hi hun,

Sorry to hear about the high pain levels and spending a day in hospital. I

know it's no fun but I hope they can find something stronger for your pain

that you can tolerate. Ive taken tylenol3 a while back but it also didnt cut

my pain...especially when a flare came about.

Good news about your son being sober for a year. I know it has to be a

struggle and the hardest thing that some have gone through. Glad ya had a

party cause that must have made him feel great, like he accomplished a great

goal which he did:) and maybe it will help keep his momentum up!

Please keep us posted and hope you can get some rest!

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> Hi Everyone

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> Sorry I haven't been on lately. I've been wiped out because of the

> treatments. I spent yesterday in the Hospital because of another

> blood clot. I'm back on coumadin to see if I can tolerate it this

> time around. I don't know which is more painful - the neuropathy in

> my feet or the blood clot. Right now they are both a 9. Was put on

> pain meds, but had an allergic reaction. So now the only thing I can

> take for pain is tylenol #3. It doesn't cut it, but does make the

> pain just a little more bearable. The depression is still here, but

> not getting any worse thankfully. I've been just taking one day at a

> time and trying not to think about the future. My oldest son moved

> into an apartment on Sunday. He's sharing an apartment with his

> sponsor. He's been clean and sober for a year and we had a big party

> to celebrate. It's hard to believe that it's been a year already.

> How time flies. Need to go as I'm typing this standing up leaning

> over the computer. I need to get off my feet. Talk to you later.

> Hugs to all

> Diane - Minnesota

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[Guest guest]

Hi Diane,

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> > The only thing new is that I came down with shingles.

Some things that may help shingles - huge doses of vitamin C, stress

relief techniques, and as much sleep as possible. If the bumps aren't

weepy then regularly applying calamine lotion, and taking tepid

oatmeal baths may help. I've had shingles multiple times. During the

worst infection I received vitamin C injections (boy did those

injections hurt!).

Take care, and good luck

Kym

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